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Maura McHugh

writing dark visions from the West of Ireland

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Maura McHugh

A writer of prose, comic books, plays, non-fiction and other media, specialising in horror/science fiction.

  • The Best of British Fantasy 2019 is out now

    30 June 2020 /
    The Best of British Fantasy 2019

    My story ‘Wake the Dead' is in The Best of British Fantasy 2019, edited by Jared Shurin, which is published today.

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  • ‘Wake the Dead’ in The Best of British Fantasy 2019

    17 April 2020 /
    The Best of British Fantasy 2019

    My short story 'Wake the Dead' has been selected for The Best of British Fantasy 2019, edited by Jared Shurin. It is now available for pre-order.

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A welcome delivery yesterday... always happy to re A welcome delivery yesterday... always happy to read up on #history. #comics #comicbooks
During winter's twilight the rime-furred forest ro During winter's twilight the rime-furred forest road leads to guarded places. #forest #woods #Galway #Ireland #frost
Now that's my kind of (living) Christmas tree! The Now that's my kind of (living) Christmas tree! There's a move in Ireland to keep the holiday lights in towns shining for the next couple of months to cheer us up during these dark days. I'm in favour of this! #lightandshadow lights #nightlights #Ireland #decorations #trees
The nominees for the @irishcomicnews Awards 2020  The nominees for the @irishcomicnews Awards 2020 have been announced, and it’s a terrific testament to the variety of content being published by Irish comic book creators in small and big presses at home and abroad. Voting is now open across all categories until midnight on 31 January 2020. I’m honoured to be represented in the Best Irish Writer (Major Publisher) category for my story ‘The Thief of Senses’ in the Misty & Scream Special 2020 via @rebellionpublishing, and in the Best Irish Writer (Non-Fiction) category for my piece in the fanzine, Journey Planet 50. Congratulations and best of luck to all the nominees! #comics #writing #Irish #Ireland #comicbooks
The bobbing apple dreams of its birthing branch. # The bobbing apple dreams of its birthing branch. #apple #reflection #water #trees #woods #Galway #Ireland
The Devil's Crutch. #folkhorror #horror #tree #ski The Devil's Crutch. #folkhorror #horror #tree #skies #Galway #Ireland
A cheery troop of #tulips can brighten up the plac A cheery troop of #tulips can brighten up the place. Especially as the gloom has returned. Every time I see them they make me smile. Oh, and never wait for someone to buy you flowers! I purchase them for my own pleasure. #flowers #interiors #Galway #Ireland
The latest fashion accessory: the ice collar. Who The latest fashion accessory: the ice collar. Who wore it best? #ice #Galway #Ireland #water #woods
Iced ivy. Frost is sweetly cruel. #frost #ice #Gal Iced ivy. Frost is sweetly cruel. #frost #ice #Galway #Ireland
Follow the frozen path and it will lead you to the Follow the frozen path and it will lead you to the golden vale. #woods #Galway #Ireland #forest #trees #ice #frost
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  • Jennifer Wilde, issue 2
  • Twisted Myths
  • Black Static #38
  • Cassildas Song
  • Crannóg 41
  • The Best of British Fantasy 2019
  • La Femme cover
  • Scream & Misty 2020 Special cover
  • Twisted Fairy Tales
  • Jennifer Wilde, Vol 1, Issue 1
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